Support IONTB: Help Sustain Local News Coverage in the Tampa Bay Area
Traffic on Interstate 75 was moving slowly due to a vehicle fire near the Sun City Center exit when a serious crash occurred near the Hillsborough–Manatee County line. On February 9, 2026, around 4:30 p.m., a tractor-trailer attempted an illegal U-turn to head southbound on I-75, leading to a collision with a Toyota Corolla driven by a 28-year-old man from Parrish. The driver of the Corolla sustained serious injuries and was taken to a nearby hospital, while the tractor-trailer driver, Julio Dones Rosa, was unharmed. Dones Rosa, a 45-year-old from Citrus Springs, was arrested by Florida Highway Patrol troopers on a charge of reckless driving involving serious injury and was taken to the Hillsborough County Jail.
It has been nearly 12 years since the establishment of IONTB. Our operational costs are not exorbitant, but financial support is crucial for our ongoing existence. We are seeking one-time or monthly contributions to help sustain and expand IONTB's news coverage in the Tampa Bay area. Your support, equivalent to giving up a few cups of coffee each month, will aid in the growth and enhancement of our news services.